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SEC filingQ1 revenue declined amid subscriber losses in residential data and business video, partially offset by cost reductions that preserved operating margins. Net income rebounded sharply from a low prior-year base, supported by strong cash generation and strategic focus on higher-margin services.
Cable One's Q1 results reflect ongoing execution of its strategy to focus on higher-margin residential and business data services while de-emphasizing video, leading to revenue pressure from subscriber declines but resilience in profitability through disciplined cost management.
Net income surged 1272.2% to $35.8 million, with diluted EPS rising 1230.4% to $6.12, propelled by the sharp recovery from a low prior-year base. This bottom-line strength underscores the benefits of the company's long-term strategy emphasizing Adjusted EBITDA growth, higher margins, and attractive Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures.
Looking forward, Cable One intends to maintain disciplined cost management, target higher-value customers, and broaden incremental customer acquisition, including value-conscious segments, to achieve sustained growth in core data services.